Travis Blackley | Relief Pitcher

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Marlins signed LHP Travis Blackley to a minor league contract.

Blackley is making his return to American baseball after playing one year overseas. He went 1-2 with a 5.54 ERA in three starts for the Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Japan Pacific League. The 32-year-old last pitched in the majors with Texas in 2013. The Marlins haven't specified whether or not they view Blackley as a starter or reliever. He'll likely begin with Triple-A New Orleans and work his way up from there. Sat, May 2, 2015 10:12:00 PM

Travis Blackley has signed a one-year contract with Japan's Rakuten Golden Eagles.

Blackey posted a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 50 1/3 innings for the Astros and Rangers this past season. The 31-year-old is reportedly getting nearly $2 million from Rakuten, which is way more than he was going to receive from a major league club. Thu, Jan 2, 2014 06:22:00 PM

The Rangers waived Blackley after the season and he went untouched on the waiver wire. The Australian left-hander didn't exactly impress this past season -- he was DFA'd by the putrid Astros in August -- but he'll be a priority minor league free agent with a new organization this winter. Blackey posted a decent 4.10 ERA over 100-plus innings in 2012 prior to regressing to a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 50 1/3 frames between two teams in 2013. Mon, Nov 4, 2013 05:35:00 PM

Travis Blackley surrendered three runs on five hits over six innings in a victory over the Mariners on Monday.

He struck out four and walked one in improving to 2-1 with a 4.80 ERA over 42 relief appearances and two starts. This marks Blackey's first quality start since his last outing of 2012, which coincidentally came against Texas (as a member of the A's). The Australian left-hander hasn't exactly impressed this season -- he was, after all, DFA'd by the Astros less than three weeks ago -- but Blackey could potentially be used as an AL-only Band-Aid next time out against the Twins. Tue, Aug 27, 2013 01:05:00 AM

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Travis Blackley has signed a one-year contract with Japan's Rakuten Golden Eagles.

Blackey posted a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 50 1/3 innings for the Astros and Rangers this past season. The 31-year-old is reportedly getting nearly $2 million from Rakuten, which is way more than he was going to receive from a major league club.

The Rangers waived Blackley after the season and he went untouched on the waiver wire. The Australian left-hander didn't exactly impress this past season -- he was DFA'd by the putrid Astros in August -- but he'll be a priority minor league free agent with a new organization this winter. Blackey posted a decent 4.10 ERA over 100-plus innings in 2012 prior to regressing to a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 50 1/3 frames between two teams in 2013.

Travis Blackley surrendered three runs on five hits over six innings in a victory over the Mariners on Monday.

He struck out four and walked one in improving to 2-1 with a 4.80 ERA over 42 relief appearances and two starts. This marks Blackey's first quality start since his last outing of 2012, which coincidentally came against Texas (as a member of the A's). The Australian left-hander hasn't exactly impressed this season -- he was, after all, DFA'd by the Astros less than three weeks ago -- but Blackey could potentially be used as an AL-only Band-Aid next time out against the Twins.

Travis Blackley allowed two runs over four innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Tuesday.

Blackley was making a spot start and held his own against his former team, holding the Astros to three hits and a walk. Alexi Ogando was placed on the disabled list on Tuesday so the Rangers will need to fill his rotation spot for a few more turns, but it's hard to envision the first-place club going forward with Blackley.

The Rangers will call up left-hander Travis Blackley to start Tuesday against the Astros.

Blackley will start in place of Alexi Ogando, who is dealing with inflammation in a nerve near his right shoulder. Acquired from the Astros just last week, the 30-year-old has a 5.28 ERA in 23 starts and 55 relief appearances in the majors. He's not a fantasy option.

Blackley was cleared after making a brief rehab appearance Thursday with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He should serve as a long reliever initially, but could eventually be an option for the Astros' rotation.

Travis Blackley (shoulder) allowed a run over two innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Blackley was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain shortly after being acquired by the Astros earlier this month, but clearly the ailment wasn't a major concern. He could be ready for activation before the end of the month.

Astros placed LHP Travis Blackley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 5, with a left shoulder strain.

Blackley was acquired from the Athletics this week after he was designated for assignment. The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but he apparently hurt himself during a bullpen session Friday. Dallas Keuchel has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding roster move.